Supernova 2005dh and spiral galaxy NGC 1559

Colour-composite image of the spiral galaxy NGC 1559 in the Reticulum constellation, obtained with the multi-mode FORS1 instrument on ESO's 8.2m VLT. The supernova, SN 2005df, is visible as the bright star just above the galaxy. Many background galaxies can also be seen in this image.

Credit:

ESO

About the Image

Id:eso0527a
Type:Observation
Release date:24 August 2005
Related releases:eso0527
Size:2030 x 1598 px

About the Object

Name:NGC 1559, SN 2005df
Type:Local Universe : Star : Evolutionary Stage : Supernova
Distance:50 million light years
Constellation:Reticulum
Category:Galaxies

Image Formats

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Coordinates

Position (RA):4 17 37.36
Position (Dec):-62° 47' 2.99"
Field of view:6.77 x 5.33 arcminutes
Orientation:North is 0.0° right of vertical

Colours & filters

BandWavelengthTelescope
Optical
V
557 nmVery Large Telescope
FORS1
Optical
R
655 nmVery Large Telescope
FORS1
Infrared
I
768 nmVery Large Telescope
FORS1
Optical
H-alpha
660 nmVery Large Telescope
FORS1